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Roswell E. Bliss Two Goldeneyes

Roswell E. Bliss (1887-1967) Stratford, CT, c. 1950

$518
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $200–$300over estimate
Sold Jul 2011at Copley, July 2011

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SpeciesGoldeneyeConfigDrakeQuantity2

The catalog record

Roswell E. Bliss (1887-1967) Stratford, CT, c. 1950 A drake decoy by Roswell Bliss with an old note affixed to the bottom stating the decoy was purchased from Bliss.

Charles R. Welles (1895-1979) Stratford, CT, c. 1950 A low-head drake, by Welles which was originally collected by Harold Corbin, with the maker's "CRW" brand impressed three times in the bottom. The Bliss is in original paint, the Welles is in in-use repaint, both have minimal gunning wear.

Comparable sales

The 1 most recent Roswell E. Bliss Goldeneye to cross the block.

SoldConditionPaintBrought
Feb 2014—Original$360

Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Roswell E. Bliss sales